The season is upon us where we're all very busy, busy, busy working extra hours, shopping a bit longer, racing around to put all our ducks in row, so we can relax for one day and enjoy each others company. For me, Christmas gets more exciting the older Cassie gets, and the more I get to know the ones that are close to me with each passing year. We are forever changing in this world, and its good to slow down once in awhile to see why we do the things we do. Another Christmas I can see through the eyes of a three year old and really feel the magic it brings. Having warm thoughts and wishing for good blessings on family far away and enjoying the family that is right here. I forget sometimes how blessed I am in this life, and can become truly grateful for whatever problems that come my way. That God gave me such a wonderful gift, that happiness is my choice. That life is meant to be enjoyed and Family is meant to be loved. This past year hasn't been the easiest for any of us, yet here we are, rushing around looking for just the right thing for Christmas. That pretty cool if you ask me. Love to everyone, Merry Christmas, and have a safe New Year.

Happy 3rd Birthday Cassie

Cassie had a fun day with her friends and family, we are throwing her a party next weekend (a few people couldnt be here this weekend) I posted some new pics on my blog, hope you check it out. I cant believe how fast the time goes...

the reveal

Sandi, we didn't come for a visit this past winter because, We bought a new used car in december, Work never slowed down, and we MOVED in January!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I felt it was time to buy the car because I was told I would be getting a Raise on January 1st. Bob I evan told you about that and you still guessed wrong. Ans Kelly & Sean there are pics of the new place on Danielles site too, I dont know how you missed them. So Sandi you were right, No Ebay business with a toddler as demanding and cute as Cassie. The demand for copper has exploding for me, so weekend work has been very steady. Danielle is still at home with Cassie. Our next trip however may be work related for me. Sorry everyone. Next place we will travel to is a work shop for standing seam copper roofing in the poconos. The plan is while I am in class and seminars while Danielle and Cassie have fun. Trying out this direction to see where it can go. Danielle has a new myspace that can display video as well as pictures. the link is on her regular blog, but you must have a myspace account and be approved by Danielle to see it (so no weirdos outside the family can get in, lol). Kelly and Sean, we'll see you in a few months. Love to ALL...

Charles: 3 Truths and a Fib

All is going great here in NJ, Cassie is getting big and is smart as ever. We had a great Easter with the parents, Aunt Robin & Granny, and Cassie got to take a train ride with the Easter Bunny, she hosted an Easter Egg Hunt. Lori and Chris came down the day after.

We had a lovely tea party with Cassies new tea set (thanks Aunt Lori & Uncle Chris) The weather is great and I think winter has finally left us. Everything is really wonderful in our lives right now!

OK now for the game...

1 We moved

2 Danielle started a business on Ebay

3 Charles got a huge raise

4 Cassie knows all the words to 5 songs and sings all the time.

The Joy of Christmas

Its the day after Christmas, and we're trying to get back to "normal" around here, still riding on the energy from the day before. We were charged by a 2 year old tearing through gifts for the first time in her precious life. Watching her discover the joy of many surprises was an unexplainable feeling, it made me think of my own childhood, but instead of through my eyes I got to see it from my parents perspective and watching old memories gain new meaning. Instead of rejoicing over my own good fortune this year, I couldn't help but think how incredible it must have been for Cassie, from the first gift to to the last moments of wakefulness will always be a day I will be hard pressed to forget. This simple joy made me remember the large and wonderous family Cassie comes from and we wanted to make sure and to wish for everyone to take a moment to remember the first gift you ever opened, the first gift your child opened and even the first presents you watched your parents open and try to remember with a smile these are the joys that our family characters been built on. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Happy Birthday Charles

Just wanted to be the first one to wish you a Very Happy Birthday!

XxOoxoXo

Love Dan & Cass

Dont know how

To post a link on the link part of the blog but here is the link to my little MSN Space with updates and Cassie pics galore! I update about once a week, so check it out! If you could put it in the links section Sandi, that'd be great!

http://designsbydani.spaces.live.com/

Some more pics

A couple more pics it wouldnt let me post on the previous post....

A day of thanks and reflection

Sorry its been a while since we have posted, (three months) life has been really busy as we all know can happen. A quick catch up, Work has been great between my job and side jobs from my father. Copper has been in demand, and so have I. Cassies growing up so fast, she can say the alphabet, count to 15, name her body parts, and identify many animal sounds. Danielle is doing great, and doing a great job teaching Cassie. When I come home from work, something new is always happening. We bought a new used car finally and retired the red mercury sable. The dealership made a mistake and we made out pretty good. Danielle has updated pictures on her MSN Space blog. Since we have been so busy, today was welcomed and enjoyed. We slowed down just a little for a few hours to break bread with Mom and Dad, good food, good company, made a few phone calls to the siblings, and played with Cassie as the food was prepared. Herb and his family stopped in for some delicious dessert and coffee before we had to retire for the evening. Today I thought about everything I have to be thankful for and I came to the conclusion I am thankful for everthing in my Life these days. Even the downs I have experienced this past year made possible the better moments and opportunities that have come. I feel I am truly blessed to have days like today. We love you all, and have a safe Thanksgiving weekend.